Highlights2 cases of intestinal obstruction secondary to ectopic pancreas.Ectopic pancreas causing intestinal occlusion is a very rare entity.In the first case, the ectopic tissue caused mechanical luminal occlusion in the distal ileal part, whereas the 2nd case presented intussusception sign, 20 cm distal to the Treitz ligament.Ectopic pancreas can serve as a lead point for ileo-ileal intussusception.
Despite the variations in the adopted operative techniques, the laparoscopic approach seems to be harmless. However, no treatment algorithm or consensus has been published.
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Bleeding in the context of sleeve gastrectomy could be caused by a variety of diseases.
Pseudo-aneurysm is an overlooked complication.
Angiography followed by embolization is best for diagnosing and treating.
Common risk factors for pseudo-aneurysm include, infection, trauma, neoplasm, inflammation and surgery.
Treatment was surgical, this case was treated by interventional radiology.
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